Biological activities of Solanum pseudocapsicum (Solanaceae) against cotton bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera Hübner and armyworm, Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidotera: Noctuidae)
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
; (12): 981-986, 2012.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-312454
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the antifeedant, insecticidal and growth inhibition activities of Solanum pseudocapsicum (S. pseudocapsicum) seed extracts against Spodoptera litura (S. litura) and Helicoverpa armigera (H. armigera).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Hexane, diethyl ether, dichloromethane and ethyl acetate seed extracts were prepared and tested for antifeedant, insecticidal and growth inhibitory activities against fourth instar larvae of S. litura and H. armigera.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Ethyl acetate extract showed promising antifeedant and insecticidal activities against S. litura and H. armigera. Percentage of deformed larvae, pupae and adults were maximum in treatment of ethyl acetate extract. Percentage of successful adult emergence was deteriorated by seeds on extract treated larvae.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Ethyl acetate extracts of S. pseudocapsicum, showed higher efficiency of antifeedant, insecticidal and growth inhibition activities. Hence, it can be used to controll agricultural insect pests, S. litura and H. armigera.</p>
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pharmacology
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Plant Extracts
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Chemistry
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Pest Control
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Spodoptera
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Solanaceae
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Insecticides
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Larva
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Lethal Dose 50
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Moths
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article